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Pandanus julianettii

Authority Martelli Family Liliopsida:Arecidae:Pandanales:Pandanaceae Synonyms Common names Editor Ecocrop code 8245

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION An evergreen, erect, sparsely branched, woody plant, with large leathery leaves. It can reach a height of 1-20 m. USES It is grown for its edible seeds and for the production of textile fibres. The seeds are oily and contain a fair amount of protein. KILLING T May tolerate 0°C for short and 3°C for prolonged periods. GROWING PERIOD Perennial woody plant, that can be harvested first time 6-8 years from planting, with an economical life of 20-40 years and with a total lifespan of up to 70 years. Require 90-120 days from flowering to fruiting and have no obvious seasonality. COMMON NAMES Pandanus, Karuka, Screw-pine, Anga, Amsal. FURTHER INF Pandanus can be found at altitudes up to 1300-3300 m at 6°S. and in New Guinea at elevations between 1700 and 2900 m. Latitudinal range is 5-7°S. It is adapted to humid conditions.
Sources
SOURCES (P. julianettii Martel) Rose C 1986 [RAIN, TEMP, LIG, DEP, DRA, PH, SAL, TEXT, FER] Sims D (pers. comm.) Purseglove J 1972 pp 512 [USE] Paijmans K 1976 pp 132 Verheij E 1991 pp 242-243 [USE]